A Catholic priest and a Rabbi having been living in a small town and playing chess ever Thursday night for many years.
One Thursday, as they sit playing chess the Catholic priest says to the Rabbi; “We’ve been friends for many years. There’s something I’ve always wanted to ask you. Do you mind if I ask a personal question?”
“No,” says the Rabbi. “We’ve been friends for a long time. Ask me the question.”
“Well,” says the priest, “have you ever eaten Pork?”
The Rabbi replies: “I must admit that before I became a Rabbi I snuck out to the local Cobb and Co and had a meal of roast pork – so yes, I have eaten pork.”
There’s silence and the pair play a few moves.
The Rabbi looks up. “Now that you have asked me that, there is something I’ve always wanted to ask you.”
The priest smiles. “I think I know what you want to ask – so ask me.”
“Well, have you ever slept with a woman?”
“Yes,” replies the priest. “I must admit that before I became a priest I snuck out of the seminary, went to the local house of ill-repute, handed over my money – and yes, I have slept with a woman.”
There’s silence as they play a few moves. The Rabbi looks up and smiles.
“Better than pork isn’t it …”
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